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Title says it all, for the most part:

http://injurydb.drivelinebaseball.com

Corrections to release point data were implemented with the generous help of Max Marchi of The Hardball Times. Go check them out! Regression sets are coming...

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(taken from a message board post where I was discussing PITCHf/x uncertainty)

Discussion of these correction algorithms and uncertainty around something that is precisely measured brings up a tangential point: Physicists are rather famous for saying "Any measurement that you make ( Read more... )

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If you're trying to build a PITCHf/x database like I am, you are probably heavily leaning on Mike Fast's work. It's a great primer, however, that's exactly how it should be viewed: A primer. There are numerous things that have changed since he initially wrote the page, and it's not a ( Read more... )

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Work at Microsoft has been slow lately, so I’ve been plugging away at various side projects. I discuss these at length on my protected posts at Livejournal since I don’t want them to be public knowledge, so if anyone out there is interested in reading them, simply sign up for ( Read more... )

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As I’ve outlined in previous posts, I’ve been trying to get on a consistent workout schedule in the baseball offseason to lose fat pounds and to increase functional strength. After faltering for a week or two, I’m happy to report that I’ve found a great motivational tool - a ( Read more... )

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I wrote the following on an Internet messageboard regarding the acquisition of slugger Matt Holliday for Carlos Gonzalez, Greg Smith, and Huston Street:

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Beane is smart enough to look at home/road splits.

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Sorry, readers - after carefully considering the options, I have made the decision to support the young, light-skinned black front running candidate. He has charisma, handles pressure well, and does well with the general public.

Oh, and by the way, have you seen his slider?


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